The Smoking Ban…
October 9, 2008 by dannycarroll
I’m often asked about my thoughts on the smoking ban that was recently enacted in Iowa and supported by my opponent Eric Palmer. I thought I’d take this opportunity to detail my position.
Like many Iowans I am tired of government imposing on private citizens and businesses more and more regulations. The ban on smoking that has been imposed by the state government is just one more example of this intrusion.
I can understand why many people do not like cigarette smoke. I am one of those people. However, if a private business wants to allow smoking that should be their choice. If their customers don’t like it, they can make their displeasure known and/or patronize a competitor that does not allow smoking.
If the government wants to ban smoking on government property – fine. But it should leave private business alone. Letting casinos off the hook is most disturbing. Either everybody is included or no one should be.
I look forward to working with you to limit such government intrusions in the future.
Sincerely,
Danny
Great Parade Moments
October 6, 2008 by dannycarroll
All,
We’ve had great turnout and a lot of fun this year at the parades around the district. Thanks to all who made it happen! -Danny
*** Danny Carroll Receives NRA Recognition***
October 1, 2008 by Danny Carroll
We’re proud to announce that the NRA has given Danny an A+ rating and endorsement.
Real Property Tax Relief
September 3, 2008 by dannycarroll
It’s property tax time again. With property tax payments due on September 30th, many of you may find your bill higher than last year. Unfortunately with property tax increases, Iowans may not have the ability to pay the higher tax. Income taxes may increase with higher income and sales taxes reflect a percentage of the item being purchased. If one has a higher salary or money for the item, then supposedly they have an ability to pay the increased tax. Not so with property taxes.
Family budgets under stress from higher gasoline, food and health care prices have less disposable income at the end of each month. I worry for those faced with higher property taxes and their decreased ability to pay. Policy makers both at the local level and in Des Moines should keep these people mind when considering state spending and the resulting increases in property taxes. Families, and those on a fixed income may be faced with cutting back on other living expenses in order to pay the tax.
Now more than ever, politicians need to show real restraint in frivolous government spending. Unfortunately we’ve seen just the opposite the past two years. I’m determined to do what I can reduce your tax burden if I’m fortunate enough to earn your vote come November.
As always, I look forward to speaking with you more as the campaign continues. As we work together to make Iowa better.
-Danny
“FRIEND OF BUSINESS†RECOGNITION UNDERSCORES CARROLL COMMITMENT
August 5, 2008 by Danny Carroll
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For Immediate Release
Monday, July 28, 2008
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2008Â Â Â GRINNELL - House District 75 Republican candidate Danny Carroll has been named a “Friend of Iowa Business” by the Iowa Industry PAC, the political arm of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.Â
The Iowa Industry PAC evaluates candidates based on their ability to help create jobs in Iowa by supporting a competitive business climate. Criteria used to make the designations include the candidates’ positions on issues of importance to job creators in Iowa. ABI President Mike Ralston noted that Carroll “has demonstrated a commitment to improve Iowa’s business climate so that employers can create more jobs and grow the economy.”Â
The Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is comprised of approximately 1,300 companies employing more than 300,000 Iowans. As “The Voice of Iowa Business Since 1903,” ABI works to enhance the Iowa business climate to foster growth and prosperity for Iowans. The Iowa Industry PAC is non-partisan and endorses both Republican and Democratic candidates for legislative offices. The committee encourages voters to consider the endorsements when evaluating which candidates will help bring jobs to Iowa when voting in the Nov. 4 general election.Â
Carroll was instrumental in the construction of the Iowa Speedway in Newton, sponsoring and guiding to passage a 2005 measure that provided a critically needed tax credit for the $70 million project that has been a major tourism draw for central Iowa. The state investment was particularly unique because it was at no risk to taxpayers because the sales tax rebate was only provided if the track was built and succeeded.Â
Carroll also sponsored successful legislation in 2005 raising the tourism profile of the famed Jewel Box Bank in Grinnell and 22 other national historic landmarks in Iowa. That legislation fostered greater cooperation between the Iowa Department of Economic Department, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Cultural Affairs to promote the landmarks and increase tourism traffic in Grinnell and other communities.
 He voted to phase out the state tax on Social Security benefit, making Iowa a friendlier place for older citizens and giving them a powerful incentive to remain in the state after retirement. Many private property owners, including small and large businesses, have expressed support for Carroll’s strong backing of private property rights, particularly his 2006 votes to rein in government’s eminent domain powers.Â
In addition to working at Iowa Telecom as a community relations manager, Carroll and his wife, Joy, also own and operate a well-known and popular small business, the Carroll Pumpkin Farm, now in its 18th year. Carroll won his sixth term in the House in 2004 by defeating Palmer. Palmer won in a rematch in 2006. House District 75 includes Poweshiek and Mahaska counties.
 Contact: Eric Woolson
515-681-3967
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